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Is Traditional Publishing Dying? Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore in 2025

Is Traditional Publishing Dying? Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore in 2025

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Publishing

Explore the trends that will shape the industry and how they will impact authors.

Project Management for Authors

Project Management for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 11, 2024 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover how project management techniques can help authors tackle the overwhelming task of writing, publishing, and marketing their books.

How to Worldbuild Your Book into a Bestseller

How to Worldbuild Your Book into a Bestseller

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 13, 2024 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover the power of story worldbuilding to captivate readers and boost book sales. Create immersive settings that leave a lasting impact.

How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist 

How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 30, 2024 | Strategy, Writing Craft

If it takes you two years to write a book, you owe it to yourself to ask the question, “What kinds of books will be popular in two years?” Reader preferences change over time, but sometimes they change rapidly. If you don’t keep up, you can get stuck...
How to Write Enduring Bestsellers with the Two-Act Chiastic Structure

How to Write Enduring Bestsellers with the Two-Act Chiastic Structure

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 16, 2024 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Struggling to write your three-act story? Discover another story structure from ancient history that will satisfy your readers and help you finish your book.

101 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life

101 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 9, 2024 | Platform, Promotion, Publishing

We’ve compiled a list of book marketing ideas that will connect you to readers, build your brand, and sell your book. If you feel stuck with your book, this guide has the idea that will get you unstuck. The goal of this guide is to help get your creative juices...
How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 4, 2024 | Writing Craft

Explore the reasons why men may not be reading novels published by big publishers. Find out how this product-market mismatch affects male readership.

How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond

How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond

by Novel Marketing | Aug 7, 2024 | Promotion, Writing Craft

Discover all the benefits of writing short stories and find out how to write a great one that will impact readers and prompt them to buy your books.

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 10, 2024 | Publishing

Avoid four common password mistakes authors make and find out how you can never again forget or lose your passwords.

Are Pen Names Going Away?

Are Pen Names Going Away?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 26, 2024 | Platform, Publishing

There are several great reasons (and several bad ones) to use an author pen name. Find out which reasons still make sense in the age of AI authors and bots.

Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)

Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 19, 2024 | Productivity, Publishing

10 tips for using your smartphone to increase your productivity and limiting its ability to keep you from writing your book.

Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault

Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 12, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how you can print high-quality hardbacks, outsource fulfillment, and sell directly from your author website, without using Amazon.

The Powerful Nonfiction Pitching Recipe That Works for Both Fiction and Nonfiction 

The Powerful Nonfiction Pitching Recipe That Works for Both Fiction and Nonfiction 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 5, 2024 | Promotion, Publishing

Learning the formula for creating a compelling pitch that resonates with readers is key to selling your book. Learn four formats that can work for your nonfiction pitch.

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 29, 2024 | Platform, Productivity

Fear of technology keeps many authors from moving forward. Learn how to master technology and have fewer tech headaches.

How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads

How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 10, 2024 | Advertising, Independent Publishing, Promotion

Learn six steps to quickly create your first ad to help you sell more books with Amazon ads, and discover how it can benefit your brand.

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